Brian S. Canfield, EdD

Professor and Chair, Department of Counseling

EdD in Counseling and Guidance, emphasis in Marriage and FamilyTherapy, Texas A&M University at CommerceMA in Counseling, Louisiana Tech UniversityBA in Psychology, Louisiana Tech Universitybcanfield@barry.edu305-899-3625

Dr. Brian Canfield holds the rank of Professor in the Counseling Department. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Louisiana Tech University, and the Doctor of Education degree from Texas A&M University at Commerce – with a major in Counseling and Guidance, and program emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. His research interests include professional practice issues, applied cybernetics, and intercultural counseling.

Dr. Canfield is a Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a licensed Mental Health Counselor in Louisiana, and a licensed Psychologist in the State of Arkansas. Throughout his career, Dr. Canfield has been active in professional organizations and has served in leadership roles at the state, national, and international level. He is a Fellow and former President of the American Counseling Association, and currently serves on the ACA Governing Council and Executive Committee.

Selected Publications

Canfield, B. (2014.) Diversity and Intercultural Work in Family Counseling – Chapter Three in Foundations of Couples, Marriage, and Family Counseling (David Capuzzi and Mark Stauffer, Editors) John Wiley & Sons, Publisher (In press.)

Canfield, B. (November 3 and 4, 2012.) Essentials of Systemic Therapy – Learning Institute conducted for the European Branch of the American Counseling Association. Heidelberg, Germany.

Canfield, B. (March 25, 2012.) International Advancements in Marriage and Family Counseling - The International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors distinguished lecture series at the 2012 annual conference of the American Counseling Association. (Invited Presenter) San Francisco, CA.

Canfield, B. (October 3, 2011) Family Counseling: Moving from an Individual to a Systemic Orientation – Invited keynote address to the 11th National Congress of the Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Association. Kusadasi, Turkey.

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